Getting Started

Before you can begin your Driver Training with Surepass , there are a few things that you need to do before you join a course.

We’ve set out below the correct course of action you should take to ensure that all the paperwork is in order before beginning your course.

Obtaining a Provisional Licence

In order to obtain a Provisional Licence, you will need to obtain Forms D4 (Medical Form) and D2 (Licence Application Form). These are available from any Post Office or from Surepass when you join a course. Provisional Licences are now provided free of charge.

Medical

This can be arranged with your GP, who will charge for this service. Medicals can also be arranged by Surepass, see our Rates page for details. The GP must fill in the Medical Form which should be submitted together with your Licence Application Form.

Theory Test

When you receive your Provisional Licence, you are then required to take a Theory Test. We will book this for you and provide the necessary literature and support to help you through this stage. The theory test is split into 2 parts, Multiple choice theory questions and Hazard Perception. The tests are done at the same test centre and can be arranged on the same day.

Driver Training

With the Theory Test out of the way, it’s time to get behind the wheel. We will pre-book your Test and arrange your Driver Training around the Test date. We will instruct you on all aspects of driving including Drivers Hours and Tachograph training included as standard.

NB: The term “HGV and PSV” have now been replaced by the following:LGV (Large Goods Vehicle)PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle)

Entitlement

Means you can drive:

B

Motor vehicles not exceeding 3500kg having not more than 8 passenger seats with a trailer up to 750kg

B+E

Combinations of vehicles consisting of a vehicle in category B and a trailer over 750kg

C1

Lorries between 3500kg and 7500kg with a trailer up to 750kg

C1 + E

Combinations of vehicles where the towing vehicle is in subcategory C1 and its trailer has a MAM of over 750kg provided that the MAM of the combination thus formed does not exceed 12000kg, and the MAM of the trailer does not exceed the unladenmass of the towing vehicle

C

Vehicles over 3500kg with a trailer up to 750kg

C + E

Vehicles over 3500kg with a trailer over 750kg

D1

Vehicles with between 9 and 16 passenger seats with a trailer up to 750kg

D1 + E

Combinations of vehicles where the towing vehicle is in subcategory D1 and its trailer has D1+E 21 5 / 10 a MAM of over 750kg, provided that the MAM of the combination thus formed does not exceed 12000kg, and the MAM of the trailer does not exceed the unladen mass of the towing vehicle